University of Georgia Opens Second Session Amid Declining Attendance
Athens Ga January 7 Special The University of Georgia began its second session with most students back though not all yet. Officials note attendance may rise, with 279 names on the register at Christmas and a smaller count now. Speakers urged college spirit and effort to meet opportunities, with talks from Major Fletcher Oliver Wellborn Reynolds Ralph Meldrim and Bullard stressing duty and improved preparation for life.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Fletcher
Georgia
Oliver
Wellborn Reynolds
Marietta, Ga
Ralph Meldrim
Bullard
Mrs Bernard Seeks Divorces Over Mesmerism Claim
Huntsville Alabama January 7 special Mrs Bernard formerly Florence Hamaker by her grandfather J M Billions has filed for divorce from J P Bernard alleging he lured her to the alley against her will and under his dominance she married him and he perjured to prove she was of legal age to marry raising the issue of mesmerism in the case.
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Bernard
Huntsville
Ala
Florence Hamaker
J. M. Billions
J. P. Bernard
Avill
Albany Street Care Shifts to County Chains Gang
Albany Ga January 7 Special At first meeting of the 1903 city council the street care system was abolished and a county chain gang assigned to work streets sidewalks and alleys The city will save money and improve conditions while the county plans forty convicts for twenty six weeks The new council re elected except street overseer whose office was abolished Mayor J S Davis and councilmen A J Lippitt Samuel Weldon Jr H A Parer W W Rawlins R L Jones and Joseph Ehrlich constituted the body
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County Chaingang
Albany
City Council
J. S Davis
A. J. Lippitt
Samuel Weldon, Jr
H. A. Pareyer
W- W. Rawlins
R. L. Jones
Joseph Ehrlich
Guerry Speaks in Washington Ga on Prohibition
Dupont Guerry, candidate for governor, addressed a large audience in Washington Georgia. He attacked whisky sales, urged state prohibition, and spoke on taxation, lobbyism, school appropriations, and pensions. Washington votes on dispensary tomorrow. anti dispensary forces expect defeat.
Train Plunges Into St Marys River Near Brunswick
A Seaboard Air Line freight train No 18 with engine 218 plunged from the St Marys river draw bridge into the river at Brunswick Georgia. Engineer Chisholm jumped from the cab before the crash and was not seriously hurt. no other injuries reported. The heavy train and an open draw bridge at the time are cited as possible causes.
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Brunswick
Seaboard Air Line Railway
St. Marys River
Chishelm
Chisholm
S Iraw
Caboose
Burglary at Byron Store Sparks Local Probe
Macon Ga January 7 special C L Bateman Byron store keeper reports burglars used a crow bar to force entry last night. The crowbar came from a nearby section house and was found in the shop. A strange negro was seen alighting from a midnight train in Byron and is believed to have knowledge of the crime. Bateman gave authorities a description.
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Macon
Byron
Houston County
Bateman
Macon Chamber Holds Annual Session elects officers
The Macon chamber of commerce met in annual session with George A. Smith as president and H. M. Smith and B. E. Harris as vice presidents. Stephen Popper was named treasurer and George Hetchum secretary. An invitation to the Farmers' National Congress to meet in Macon next fall was extended. A banquet committee was formed with Leon S. Dure as chairman Abe Lesser and H M Smith as members.
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Macon
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Smith
H. M. Smith
BE. PR. Harris
Stephen Popper
George Hetchum
Farmers’ National Congress
Harvey Jordan
Congress
Leon 8. Dure
Abe Lesser
Davis Resigns Chairmanship in Bibb County Georgia
In Macon Bibb County Georgia county commissioners meet to accept the resignation of G M Davis after eleven years as chairman. R L Henry elected without dissent to succeed him amid praise and assurances of a strong record. Resolutions commend Davis and new officers including S C Davis clerk and John Davidsen janitor.
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Bibb County
Macon
G. M. Davis
Board of County Commissioners
Davis
R. L. Henry
Griffin Seeks Freight Rate Cut for Griffin Georgia
Griffin merchants and manufacturers press for lower freight rates arguing current charges hurt local prosperity. A Griffin Commercial Club meeting Friday night will include top officials from Southern and Central railways to discuss possible concessions and a path to appeal to the interstate commerce commission or courts if needed.
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Griffin, Ga
Griffin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commercial Club
Suthern Railway
J. M. Culp
Washington, D. C
E. A. Nell
J. B. Thompson
Atlanta
Clifton Jones
Columbus
Central Railroad
W. A. Winburn
Savannah
W. B. Estes
C. W. Chears
Chattanooga
L. R. Vandiver
Macon
Pope Barrow Installed as Judge in Georgia
Hon Pope Barrow took the oath of office before Judge Henry McAlpin, Eastern Judicial Circuit, Savannah. He will convene his first court next Monday morning. In Charlotte two scholarships at Davidson College were endowed by P B Felnes and Mrs J M Odell of Concord.
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Falligant
Savannah
Pope Barrow
Henry McAlpin
Eastern Judicial Circuit
Georgia
Prief
Barrow
Charlotte
N. C
Davidson College
South
P. B. Felnes
J. M. Odell
Concord
Past Century Milestone Her Journey Is Finished
Gainesville Ga January 7 Special Mrs Betsey Cain aged 100 years 5 months 9 days died last night after fifty three years near Porter Springs Her one hundredth birthday was celebrated last summer with many visitors She was an early settler in the Cherokee country and longtime Methodist church member for over eighty years
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Gainesville
Betsey Cain
Porter Springs
F. L. Little
Dallas
Mifle
Fayetteville
Ann W. Burwell
First Baptist Church
Dispensary Campaign Opens in Rome Ga With Speeches
Rome Ga January 7 Special The dispensary push opened with a large courthouse meeting as Seaborn Wright Dr KR Hendden Rev B F Frazer W J Neel and others spoke in favor Many ladies attended Wright has reportedly leased a newspaper outfit to launch an afternoon daily described as a redhot dispensary organ City politics begin to bubble Jen R A Denny and J D Hawks are candidates for mayor with a likely March primary The executive committee will meet soon to order the primary. Also fire at 8 am destroyed the handsome home of Mike Curran in Rome s fifth ward damaging it and injuring no one Loss about 4000 with 2000 insurance.
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Rome
Court House
Seaborn Wright
KR. B. Hendden
Rev
B. F. Frazer
W. J. Neel
Seabern Wright
Jen. R. A. Denny
J. D. Hawks
Mike Curran
Fifth Ward
Curran
J. C. Scott
Channel and Dock Company property sold for 500000
Beaumont Texas January 7 The property of the Port Arthur Channel and Dock Company was sold by the United States marshal at auction today One bid was placed by Max Pam general counsel of the Kansas City Southern Railway The property valued at about 2000000 was knocked down for 500000 to the Kansas City Southern Railway
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Beaumont
Tex
Port Arthur
Death notices in Georgia Alabama and New York area deaths
Obituary notices report Judge Jesse E Butler of Waycross Ware County Ga dies at 72 with roots as early settler and Confederate veteran. Other items include Dr J R McDonald Courtland Tenn and Mrs Ann W Burwell Madison County funeral, plus Thomas C Byars of Cuthbert and W C Trimble and George N Wiswell notes.
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Waycross
Jesse E. Butler
Butler
North Carolina
Ware County
Lfe
J. D Smith
William Wilson
J. J. Thomas
W. H. Cason
W. C. Butler
Lott Cemetery
Huntsville
Ala
J. R. McDonald
Courtland
McDonald
Tennessee Valley
Limestone County
Fatalities Attend Wreck on Norfolk and Western
A head end collision on the Norfolk and Western Kenova division near Alnwick West Virginia at 7 am killed express messenger Hugh Smith and flagman John Turner. Engineer Bailey died later of injuries. Fire destroyed the express and baggage cars. passengers were uninjured.
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Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Kenova
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Hugh Smith
John Turner
Bluefield
Bailey
Alnwick
W. Va
Turner
Moran
Kipps
Notable Washington attorney general dies on train
Fon. W. J. Parkinson, a wealthy Madison County planter and former Washington attorney general, died aboard a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger train entering Jackson Mississippi. He ran to catch the train and died within fifteen minutes after boarding. He was a New York native who had lived in the South for several years.
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Jackson, Miss
W. J. Parkinson
Madison County
State of Washington
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
New York
South
Dahlonega Rail and Mine Growth Reported Progress
Dahlonega Georgia January 7 Special reports encouraging progress in railroad and mining interests. Work began yesterday on the permanent survey of the Gainesville and Dahlonega electric railway from New Bridge to Dahlonega. Route from Gainesville to New Bridge follows the old Price road bed. Power stations at Bull Shoals Chestatee and Dunlap Shoals near Chattahoochee progressing with machinery soon ready for installation. Terminal freight and passenger facilities at this end of the line have been arranged.
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Dahlonega
New Bridge
Gainesville and Dahlonega
Chestatee
Dunlap Shoals
Chattahoochee
Retrenchment Cuts Staff in Americus City Hall
In Americus Georgia on January 7 the city council wrapped a long session by trimming the payroll. The salary list saved about 1300 with further cuts likely. Several department heads and city employees were affected as positions were abolished and the mayor’s salary remained undecided.
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Americus
Speer Replies to Pope Barrow in Georgia Capital
Macon Ga January 7 Special Judge Emory Speer notes in interview with language Pope Barrow printed in The Savannah Press that public sentiment favored his appointment as Judge Fajulgant’s successor Barrow says Allen Candler appointed him on his judgment and recalls his support for Candler in 1882 race Speer cautions that both Candler and Barrow may not forget the past and hint at possible long memories over deeds in politics
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Macon
Emory Speer
Iuage Pope Barrow
Savannah
Fajulgant
Barrow
Allen Candler
Congress
Ninth
Georgia
Candier
United States Senate
Candler
Judge Speer
Mrs Smith Burned While Burning Trash in Yard
Mrs Annie Smith wife of R L Smith of Carrollton Georgia was severely burned when her skirt ignited while she burned trash in the yard. Neighbor Will Puckett smothered the flames after covering her with quilts. the water tub was frozen and could not be used. Doctors report her condition favorable given the injuries. She is a daughter of ex School Commissioner M R Russell and has several children.
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Carrollton
Annie Smith
R. L. Smith
Will Puckett
Effort to Raise Sunken Steamer M. W Kelly Near Eu faula
Columbus Ga January 7 strong effort planned to raise the steamer M W Kelly which sank in the Chattahoochee river four miles above Eufaula the vessel lies on its side with water ten feet deep over the lower deck and the bow submerged divers from Florida may be brought and a pump shipped to scene the boat is valued at 20000 with 35000 insurance on the boat and insurance data reported.
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M. W. Kelly
Columbus
M. W Kelly
Chattahoochee River
Eufaula
Alabama
Florida
Young
Neely Trial Witness From Chattanooga Summoned
W T G Neil a Chattanooga clerk in the Postal Inspector's office has been ordered to Havana as a witness in the Neely trial. He previously acted as post office inspector in Cuba during Neely's finances examination and is called due to that role.
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G Neal
Chattanooga
Cuba
Tenn
W. T. G Dg Neil
Division
Havana
Neely
Neal
Bureau of Finance
Roosevelt Hosts First Formal White House Reception
President and Mrs. Roosevelt held a reception at the White House in honor of the diplomatic corps. It was the season's first formal evening levee with a full diplomatic turnout, noted for its brilliant display and host and hostess presence.
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White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Diplomatic Corps
Liberty Bell Arrives in Savannah for Special Exhibition
Savannah prepares for the Liberty Bell visit with a 3:46 p.m. arrival, school children urged to attend, and a grand carriage tour of city streets. Bristol and Roanoke host greetings as Philadelphia officials escort the bell toward Charleston for a showcase at the South Carolina and West Indian expos.
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Charleston
Independence
Chicago
Atlanta
United States
Philadel
Pha
South Carolina
Bristol
Southern Railway
Asheville
Columbia
D. C
Savainan
Philadelphia
Exposition Grounds
Sons
Seystone
Lynchers Avenge Murder Near Chickasha
Reports say a laborer shot a companion while in camp on the Oklahoma City and Southwestern Railroad grade southwest of Chickasha. The remainder hanged the murderer to a tree that night.
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Guthrie
Okla
Chickasha
Oklahoma -Ctty and Southwestern
Chickdilla
Home Burned in LaGrange Fire Destroys Dickinson House
In LaGrange Georgia January 7 a fire gutted the residence of F. M. Dickinson at Aesso ton. The blaze began in the eshes and the home was in ashes within forty minutes of the alarm. Insurance only partially covered the loss.
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LaGrange
LaGrange, G
F. M. Dickinson
Aesso Ton
Eshes
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